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  1. xiloroland

    xiloroland Plankton

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    Found this guy in my QT.It came with my resent purchase.Good or bad ,any input appreciated.[​IMG]
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    xiloroland, Jul 11, 2012
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  2. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    Looks like a bristle worm, I have a few in my tank.

    From what I understand they are good to have in your tank.

    Watch this video, your worm looks like the good kind.
     
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  3. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    Eurythoe complanata

    Actually a species of fire worm, but a beneficial scavenger. Don't touch them, however.

    (my sump is full of these, fwiw)
     
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  4. xiloroland

    xiloroland Plankton

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    Thanks for the respond.i goggled the Fire worm and it appear to be coral eater specially cnidarians.Is it possible that this guy is the reason that my acan is dying in my QT?
     
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  5. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    Common bristle worms=good

    Fireworm= bad

    jmo
     
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  6. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    No, any issues with an acan are a separate issue.

    Google more specifically; "Eurythoe complanata".

    If you google "Fire Worm", you'll find things like Hermodice carrunculata, a coral eater. These are not the same species.
     
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  7. xiloroland

    xiloroland Plankton

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    Thank you ,You are right this is a harmless creature.Thanks to all of you for Respond and help.
     
    xiloroland, Jul 11, 2012
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